... get water service or information about lead in water? D.C. Water and Sewer Authority: 202-787-2000 Answered 8.a.m.-5.p.m. weekdays. To report a water or sewer emergency, call 202-612-3400. www.9dcwasa.9com

Metropolitan Police Department Cathy L. Lanier, chief of police 300 Indiana Ave. NW Washington 20001 Chiefís office: 202-727-4218 Chiefís office fax: 202-727-9524 Police non-emergencies: 311 or 202-737-3700 mpd@dc.gov www.mpdc.dc.gov This is the headquarters. The cityís police force is divided into seven districts. There are 45 smaller police service areas (PSAs) within the districts. For information about current events, members of the public can call 202-727-4383 or send a query by fax to 202-727-5306.

Benning Neighborhood Library 3935 Benning Rd. NE Washington 20019 www.dclibrary.org/branches/ben The library is closed for construction, but a temporary facility is located at Benning Road and 41st Street NE, near the Boys and Girls Club.

These organizations can provide information about child-care services.

Early Care and Education Administration 717 14th St. NW, Suite 1200 Washington 20005 202-727-1839 Fax: 202-724-7229 www.dhs.dc.gov/dhs/cwp/view,a,3,q,622842,dhsNav,%7C34074%7C.asp This administration, part of the Districtís Department of Human Services, works with public and private child advocacy groups to provide care for children 5 and younger and offers before- and after- school care to eligible children up to age 13. It also manages an early-intervention program to detect developmental problems in infants and toddlers.

Nationís Capital Child and Family Development 1501 Benning Rd. NE, lower level Washington 20002 202-397-3800 Fax: 202-399-2666 info@nccfd.net www.nccfd.net With 19 locations, this nonprofit organization is the largest direct provider of child-care services in the city. Vouchers from the city are accepted.

Washington Child Development Council 1400 16th St. NW, Suite 715 Washington 20036 202-387-0002 Fax: 202-387-0411 www.wcdconline.org The council operates a child-care information, resource and referral service providing computerized data on all licensed child-care facilities in the city. The free service offers information about childcare centers, family child-care homes and before- and afterschool programs.

The Department of Public Works collects trash and recyclables once or twice a week, depending on neighborhood. The Fort Totten Transfer Station accepts residential trash, including bulk items, garden waste, motor oil and antifreeze products.

D.C. Department of Public Works Franklin D. Reeves Center 2000 14th St. NW, Sixth Floor Washington 20009 To schedule bulk item pickup: 202-727-1000 dpw@dc.gov dpw.dc.gov Hours: 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. weekdays, except District holidays. The department collects trash from most single-family homes and buildings with three or fewer residential units. Recyclables should be put out in a recycling bin next to the trash can. Put out trash and recyclables no earlier than 6:30 p.m. the day before collection and no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. Hazardous waste recycling days are scheduled twice a year, in spring and fall. For days and collection sites, call the mayorís call center or check the Web site.

Fort Totten Transfer Station 4900 Bates Rd. NE Washington 20011 202-727-1000 Hours: 1-5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. The Districtís only municipal trash transfer station is open to residents who live in single-family homes or buildings served by the Department of Public Works and government agencies. It is a collection site for residential garbage, brush and tree limbs, and bulk items such as appliances and furniture. It does not accept hazardous, liquid or infectious wastes. The transfer station does not accept waste generated from commercial operations such as stores, apartment buildings, restaurants and businesses. Those who live in buildings served by private trash collection companies should contact their licensed trash hauler. Access is free to District residents only. Those bringing trash to the site will be asked to provide proof of residency.

Benning Ridge Civic Association P.O. Box 6744 Washington 20020 202-575-8666 connie4338@aol.com Meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month except July and August at Davis Elementary School, 4430 H St. SE.

Bloomingdale Civic Association P.O. Box 1438 Washington 20013 202-234-5399 Fax: 202-234-4225 commishcjones@prodigy.net cdianne@verizon.net Meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the third Monday of every month (the fourth Monday if the third is a holiday) at St. Georgeís Church, 160 U St. NW.

Brentwood Community Civic Association 1340 Downing St. NE Washington 20018 202-529-8463 Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at the Washington Center for Aging Services, 2601 18th St. NE.

Brightwood Community Association c/o President P.O. Box 55104 Washington 20011 202-355-3695 president@brightwooddc.com www.brightwooddc.com Meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month from September to June at St. Johnís Baptist Church, 6343 13th NW.

Capitol Hill Restoration Society P.O. Box 15264 Washington 20003 202-543-0425 info@chrs.org www.chrs.org Membership meetings are four times a year. The board meets monthly at various locations. Monthly seminars during the Spring and Fall. Home and garden tour held annually on Motherís Day.

Congress Heights Community Association 3004 Ninth St. SE Washington 20032 202-561-6675 Meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month (the third Monday if the second is a holiday) at Petey Greene Community Service Center, 2907 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE.

Dupont Circle Citizens Association P.O. Box 73616 Washington 20056 202-265-3222 dccanews1@msn.com www.dupont-circle.com Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month October through June. Call or check the Web site for the location.

Fairlawn Citizens Association 2217 T Pl. SE Washington 20020 202-678-8194 Fax: 202-889-2422 fairlawncitizens@aol.com www.fairlawndc.org Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month except July and August at the United Planning Organizationís Anacostia Community Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE.

Lamond Riggs Civic Association P.O. Box 60272 Washington 20039 202-635-2063 Meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Monday of the month from October through June at LaSalle Elementary School, 501 Riggs Rd. NE.

Logan Circle Community Association MidCity Station NW P.O. Box 12007 Washington 20005 202-248-3509 jennifertrock@gmail.com logancirclenews@gmail.com www.logancircle.org www.loganupdates.blogspot.com Meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Cir. NW. A special additional meeting will be in May at the Fusebox Gallery. Check online for details.

Neighbors of Seaton Place 40 R St. NE Washington 20002 202-635-2850 neighborsseaton@yahoo.com Meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every other month at the Harry Thomas Community Service Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE.

North Michigan Park Civic Association P.O. Box 29181 Washington 20017 202-526-7696 202-832-0896 gjlewisdc@aol.com www.nmpca.net Meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, except July and August, at North Michigan Park Recreation Center, 1333 Emerson St. NE.

Palisades Citizens Association Palisades Station P.O. Box 40603 Washington 20016 202-363-7441 Fax: 202-363-7441 palisadesdc@hotmail.com www.palisadesdc.org Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month from October to June at the Palisades Recreation Center, 5200 Sherier Pl. NW.

South Manor Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 60247 Washington 20039 202-829-6120 aronald@sprint.blackberry.net Meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month except July and August at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 5301 N. Capitol St. NE.